*As of Aug 6, 4 PM local time.*
Dangerous heat this afternoon
Dangerous heat is the main weather story in Melissa this afternoon. The air temperature is 97F, but it feels like 101F. Relative humidity is 37%, with a dew point of 66F. The wind is 11 mph, with gusts to 13 mph, and the sky is clear.
Today stays hot and mostly sunny, with a high near 99F. The chance of precipitation today is 0%, so the heat will be the main concern rather than rain. Heat index values may reach 101.
Tonight will be mostly clear, with a low near 78F. The forecast also notes heat index values as high as 99 tonight, so it may remain uncomfortable even after the temperature drops.
Tomorrow stays sunny
Tomorrow brings more heat and sunshine for Melissa. The high is near 98F, with a low near 78F. The chance of precipitation tomorrow is 2%. Heat index values may reach 100, and the wind is expected to be from the south at 5 to 10 mph.
No active NWS or NOAA weather alerts are in effect for Melissa. That means there is no listed warning, watch, or advisory, but the heat still deserves attention because the feels-like temperature is already in dangerous territory.
